Noble completed the acquisition of Diamond Offshore Drilling for $1.6bn.

Noble, an offshore drilling contractor, completed the acquisition of Diamond Offshore Drilling, an offshore drilling contractor, for $1.6bn. "We are excited to close this highly strategic and accretive transaction ahead of schedule and commence our integration activities. On behalf of Noble's board of directors and employees, I would like to welcome the Diamond organization onboard and look forward to our exciting journey ahead as a combined team," Robert Eifler, Noble President and CEO.